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December 25, 2004

Presents

Nathalie bought me Da Vinci Code in French. I know nothing about the book. She says she bought it in French in case she wanted to read it after I do.

I also received a Polar A3 heart monitor. This was not a big surprise, since I wrapped it myself at the store where I bought it. This morning my heart rate was around 50. That was after coffee and with small children competing for my attention, so maybe it's a beat or two lower when I wake up.

Mom and Dana gave me a CatEye Astrale 8 cyclocomputer with a rear wheel sensor for speed and distance, and a left crank sensor for cadence. I mounted it this morning and checked that everything works. Unfortunately it has been raining since 1 pm, so I haven't taken it out on the road.

Michel and Colette gave me a basting tool and special oven mitt, made of synthetic rubber so it cannot get soaked through. The basting tool came with a brush inside for washing it. Will try it out tomorrow if we have enough appetite left to make the roast Nathalie bought.

Dad contributed a big chunk to one of Nathalie's skis, but the heart monitor counts as coming partly from him. I'll be using it tomorrow when I run.

I can also perhaps negotiate a little bit more shopping (very little, with Christmas money from Evelyn). It would be great to get some cool weather cycling clothes if they ever go on sale at Decathlon. I might even be able to ride faster with 2 kg less sweat on my upper body.

Posted by Mark at December 25, 2004 04:55 PM

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Posted by: Teena at December 27, 2004 08:29 PM

Posted by: Mark at December 28, 2004 07:25 AM